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title: "Mini Competition 11 under Round 2 of the DPS for the Provision of Education & Social Care Transport"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156589"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-07"
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# Mini Competition 11 under Round 2 of the DPS for the Provision of Education & Social Care Transport

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156589

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## Summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Mini Competition 11 under Round 2 of the DPS for the Provision of Education & Social Care Transport." This competition was specifically for a scheduled transport route ideal for vehicles with 4-8 seats. The procurement, classified under services with CPV code 60112000, utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and covered the UK region of Merthyr Tydfil (UKL15). The procurement stage has reached the Award and Contract phase with the agreement signed on 1st September 2025. This process is part of a broader Dynamic Purchasing System, initiated on 7th August 2024, intended to run for five years with possible extensions based on performance.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector. The winning bidder, Taff’s Taxi’s, highlights the accessibility of this contract for SMEs targeting local government contracts in general public services. Businesses offering transportation solutions, including bus, taxi, minibus, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, should consider engaging with ongoing and future rounds under this Dynamic Purchasing System. The structured lot system within the DPS opens doors to a variety of transport-related services, offering diverse opportunities for scalable service providers aiming to expand their operational scope in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 4-8 seats

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The requirements covers bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS is structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS commenced on 7th August 2024 and will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE 1: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out further competitions under this DPS. The SQQ is active and will remain live and accessible to potential tenderers for the duration of the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156589 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF47 8AN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAFF’S TAXI’S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156589

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT550485
  Mini Competition 11 under Round 2 of the DPS for the Provision of Education & Social Care Transport - The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 4-8 seats

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-156589

## Provenance

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